My low-key cultivation of immortality was discovered by the emperor in my diary.

In response to the monks' questions, Master Huikong replied:

"The Buddhist community is vast and unconventional. Although the Chu State Preceptor is not a member of our Buddhist community, her strength and attainment are admirable. Giving the relics to her may allow them to play a greater role."

Another young monk said indignantly, "Master, how can our Buddhist treasures fall into the hands of outsiders? Wouldn't this make the world laugh at Buddhism for having no one to rely on?"

Master Huikong sighed softly. He understood the monks' dissatisfaction, but he had other considerations in mind, which he could not reveal to others.

He calmly said, "Buddhist treasures should be used to propagate the Dharma and save all sentient beings. If the power of the Chu State Preceptor can be used for the righteous path, then the donation of this relic will be worthwhile."

The monk wanted to say something more, but Master Huikong gently waved his hand to stop him. His decision had been made, and no amount of arguing could change it.

"This matter is settled, there is no need to discuss it further." Master Huikong's voice was gentle, yet it left no room for doubt.

Moments later, upon learning of Master Huikong's awakening, Yue Mu rushed over and became the first person to visit him.

He arrived at Master Huikong's room and gently knocked on the door: "Master, Yue Mu has come to visit."

Master Huikong's voice came from inside the room: "General Yue Mu, please come in."

Yue Mu pushed open the door and entered, seeing Master Huikong sitting cross-legged on a futon. Although his face was still a little pale, his spirits had recovered considerably.

He stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Master, are you feeling better?"

Master Huikong nodded slightly, gesturing for Yue Mu to sit down, and then slowly said, "Thank you for your concern, General. I am now much better. Although this attempt was unsuccessful, it has given me a deeper understanding of Buddhism."

Yue Mu sat down opposite Master Huikong, his brows furrowed slightly, clearly still puzzled by what had just happened.

Now that he had the chance, he immediately asked, "Master, is the test of the Wisdom Lamp Glazed Lamp really that difficult? Even you couldn't pass it?"

Master Huikong sighed softly: "Amitabha, the Buddha's power contained in that crystal cup is far beyond what ordinary people can imagine. Although I have cultivated for many years, I still feel my own insignificance in front of it."

Master Huikong still feels lingering fear when he recalls his experience of getting lost in the glass lamp.

He didn't even dare to recall the specific content of those questions, for fear that he would fall into that endless confusion and bewilderment again.

The Buddha's teachings are profound, but if one focuses on only one path, it can become a demonic obstacle, which is an outcome he would never want to see.

After hearing this, Yue Mu was speechless for a moment.

Chu Lengyu always surprised him.

Therefore, he became even more determined to do one thing: if he could not win her over and make her work for the Great Qian, then he would do everything in his power to sow discord between her, weaken her, or even eliminate her.

Otherwise, the Great Qian Dynasty will never have peace, and her existence will always be a huge threat to the Great Qian Dynasty.

He had even set his sights on the lamp-bearing maid downstairs, but the fox stayed by her side the whole time, making him wary and unable to make a move.

If this were the Great Qian Royal Court, he could summon a large army with a single order and surely capture it, along with the mysterious and extraordinary Wisdom Lamp Glazed Cup.

Unfortunately, this is the capital city, and he cannot act rashly.

After pondering for a moment, Yue Mu couldn't help but look up, his gaze sharp as he looked at Master Huikong, and asked the question that had been on his mind: "Master, you originally insisted on launching a debate within Buddhism. Did you have some trump card up your sleeve?"

Master Huikong remained calm and composed, without revealing any flaws.

He smiled slightly and replied, "General Yue Mu, the purpose of the Buddhist debate is to explore Buddhist teachings, not to fight for victory. This old monk has no trump card; I only hope to take this opportunity to exchange Buddhist teachings with the Chu State Preceptor and make progress together."

Yue Mu nodded slightly after hearing this, but still harbored doubts in his heart.

He was well aware of the Great Brahma Kingdom's obsession with spreading the Dharma, and that Master Huikong could not have come to Great Xia unprepared. However, he also understood that since the master was unwilling to explain, further questioning would be futile.

"Master, I also heard that you plan to give the Buddhist relics to Chu Lengyu?" Yue Mu pressed.

Master Huikong frowned. He hadn't expected that Yue Mu would hear about his decision so quickly. He wondered which disciple was so undisciplined.

He replied simply, “This old monk has gained much from the glass lamp this time. It is a rare opportunity, so I present it to you. Furthermore, the fact that the National Preceptor of Chu possesses such a Buddhist treasure as the Wisdom Lamp Glass Lamp shows that she has a connection with the Buddha.”

After hearing this, Yue Mu did not ask any further questions.

After Yue Mu left, Master Huikong's expression suddenly became solemn.

Only the protectors of the Mahāsthāpa are qualified to know that the Buddha's relics do indeed contain profound secrets and are one of the most important traditions in Buddhism.

He originally planned to show the Buddha's relics to Chu Lengyu during the Buddhist debate, hoping to take this opportunity to guide her to Buddhism in public and spread the Dharma to all people.

But now he realizes that Chu Lengyu's strength far exceeds his imagination, and he needs to reconsider his plans.

"Amitabha, I hope that the Chu State Preceptor can comprehend the mysteries within the relics and take refuge in Buddhism as soon as possible." Master Huikong chanted the Buddha's name softly, a hint of expectation flashing in his eyes.

……

The Buddha's relics were enshrined in a white jade box and solemnly presented to Lü Yun by Master Huikong's disciple, who declared it to be a return gift to Chu Lengyu.

Lüyun accepted the jade box without the slightest suspicion; on the contrary, she thought the monks were quite polite.

The aurora fox perched on her shoulder and meowed, but did not stop her.

The man and the fox returned to the pine forest cottage; the night was already deep.

Chu Lengyu received this legendary Buddhist treasure in the courtyard. She could feel the profound Buddhist power contained within the relic. This power was very similar to the Wisdom Lamp Glazed Lamp, pure and peaceful, completely different from the spiritual power she cultivated.

However, in addition to this, there is also a spiritual power hidden within this relic.

She snorted softly, thinking to herself: Just as I thought, there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Although this spiritual power was already very strong compared to ordinary people, it was like a firefly compared to the bright moon in front of her, worlds apart.

Chu Lengyu curiously infused a wisp of spiritual energy into the device to explore its secrets.

As she channeled her spiritual power, the relic in the jade box suddenly emitted a dazzling light, enveloping the entire courtyard.

In the light, a huge phantom slowly coalesced into shape, the image of a Buddha, solemn and sacred, as if the real Buddha had descended to earth, able to see through all suffering and give endless salvation.

The Buddha's light shone brightly and warmly, seemingly able to wash away all the sins of the world. Everything in the courtyard was tinged with a faint golden hue, like a pure land of Buddha.

The Buddha's power materialized into golden lotus flowers, just like the legendary golden lotuses that sprang from the ground, radiating endless brilliance.

Upon seeing this, the Aurora Fox flashed and quickly deployed a spiritual energy shield. The shield was as dazzling as flowing aurora, protecting itself and Green Bamboo.

Clearly, the Aurora Fox was wary of the sudden burst of Buddhist light and prevented it from landing on it.

Green Bamboo, protected behind Aurora Fox, stared in astonishment at everything before her.

The phantom of the Buddha, the dazzling light of the Buddha, and the pervasive chanting of Buddhist hymns all gave her an unprecedented sense of awe.

Even if she were slow to realize it, she would have sensed something was wrong.

The relics in that jade box, the so-called Buddhist treasures, were by no means a simple return gift!